Introduction to the Highway Hound
A fugitive pup that was rescued on Interstate 95 after leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a chase found her forever home.
The Chase
While it remains unclear just how she ended up dodging traffic, she is now safe and has officially been adopted. “I got a call from our dispatch,” said FHP Trooper Daniel Atonini. Antonini told NBC6 he had never received a call quite like this and after almost 15 minutes, he called for backup.
The Rescue Efforts
“My thoughts were like, ‘How am I going to stop a dog without having anybody getting hurt?’” he said. Sections of Interstate 595 to the I-95 ramp were temporarily shut down, until authorities got a hold of the dog, which was named Taylor Swift. She got her name because she was so swift on the highway.
Finding a Forever Home
On Sunday, with her freshly painted toenails, she was all smiles as a new home awaited. “We give dogs that nobody wanted," said Palm Beach County Deputy Sheriff Charles Bahruth. "We give them a purpose in life.” Bahruth said Taylor was chosen for the Paws and Stripes Program, which trains dogs to provide emotional support after a tragedy or in the courtroom.
Training for a New Purpose
"We train them up in basic obedience and then we hold a class about every quarter where we train law enforcement and firefighters how to handle the dog,” he said. “She’s a very sweet dog, very friendly and like I said, I’m glad she’s got home safe with a good family,” Atonini said. It’ll be several weeks until Taylor gets matched with a handler and is off to her very first task.
Conclusion
The story of Taylor Swift, the highway hound, is a heartwarming one, showing how even the most unlikely of animals can find a forever home and a new purpose in life. With her adoption and training through the Paws and Stripes Program, Taylor is set to make a difference in the lives of those she will support.
FAQs
- Q: How did Taylor Swift end up on the highway?
- A: It remains unclear how Taylor ended up dodging traffic on Interstate 95.
- Q: What program is Taylor a part of?
- A: Taylor is part of the Paws and Stripes Program, which trains dogs to provide emotional support.
- Q: What kind of training will Taylor receive?
- A: Taylor will receive basic obedience training and will be trained to provide emotional support after a tragedy or in the courtroom.
- Q: When will Taylor start her new role?
- A: It will be several weeks until Taylor gets matched with a handler and starts her new role.
